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Study finds religion/spirituality may protect against depression among young adult online gamers

A new study suggests that spiritual or religious affiliation can buffer against major depressive disorder symptoms in young adult online gamers. Gamers who struggled to control internet activity were 35% more likely to experience symptoms of MDD, while those with a spiritual affiliation were 62% less likely.

SourceAmerican Counseling Association·JournalJournal of Addictions & Offender Counseling·TypeObservational study·DateJan 21, 2026

Journal special issue spotlights disability in the Black community and the need for culturally appropriate counseling interventions

A special issue of the Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development explores the need for culturally appropriate counseling interventions for African Americans with disabilities. The research focuses on innovative solutions in rehabilitation counseling and vocational rehabilitation services to effectively address the needs of Bl...

SourceAmerican Counseling Association·JournalJournal of Multicultural Counseling and Development·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateAug 7, 2025